Closures Expected For Thunder Over Louisville and Bridge Painting

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Department of Highways District 5 Office has announced the following closures in association with the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Thunder Over Louisville event (which is Saturday):

Clark Memorial Bridge: closed to pedestrians and motorists from 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 18 until 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 21.

The 3rd Street exit ramp: Closing at 10pm tomorrow. The 2nd Street entrance ramp will be closing at 8am on Saturday. All will be open at 6:00 a.m. Sunday.

In addition, the cabinet has announced beginning April 21 The Clark Memorial Bridge will be undergoing a makeover.

In addition to the bridge being painted, there will also be structural steel and sidewalk repairs. The contract was awarded in December to G Force Consulting for $494,494 and should be completed by July 31, 2013.

Residents can expect lane closures from 8 p.m.-5 a.m. The closures will not be allowed until May 6 (due to Derby Festival event).

The duration of these projects may be adjusted due to weather or other unforeseen delays. Call 511 or go to www.611.ky.gov for details.